It said that Khan will be accompanied by a high-level delegation and will be discussing the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor project with the Chinese leadership besides exchanging views on economic cooperation.

The Pakistani delegation will also participate in a conference in China, the report said.

Khan in his post-election address on July 25 had vowed to strengthen and improve Pakistan's relationship with neighbouring countries, including China.

"We will strengthen and improve our relations with China. We want to work towards success of the CPEC. We also want to send teams to learn poverty alleviation from China," he said.

Earlier on Thursday, the cash-strapped government of Pakistan garnered Rs 23 lakh when the Prime Minister Imran Khan auctioned eight buffaloes kept by his predecessor Nawaz Sharif at the PM House for his "gastronomic requirements".